Greek Spinach salad

In Greece, spinach is often elevated by its wild counterparts—lush, foraged greens that flourish along the mountain slopes. Among the most cherished is Vlita (Slender or Green Amaranth), prized for its deep green hue, tender texture, and subtly bitter flavor. This distinct bitterness is not just a hallmark of taste, but traditionally linked to its cleansing, blood-purifying properties.

In this dish, the bold character of Vlita is celebrated in full—offering a harmonious balance of flavor, nutrition, and satiety. It's a recipe that embodies the essence of Greek countryside cooking: rustic yet refined, wholesome yet full of soul.
Greek Spinach salad

Ingredients

Time Needed

  • 15 mins

Servings

  • 4

Method

  • Wash the spinach gently and blanch in a pan with water and salt to your liking, until reduced and wilted but still with a bit of a bite
  • Drain in a colander and place on a platter.
  • Slice the tomatoes in half and scatter with the sliced garlic and almond slither all over the spinach
  • Drizzle generously with GAEA Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tip

You can use Greek dried rusk bread as a base, the juices with soften it and give you a full Greek flavour experience! Oh and when in Greece try this as in Greece it is made with wild spinach from the mountains that are super healthy for you.

PRODUCT USED

GAEA Classic Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

GAEA Classic Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

£11.00 GBP

GAEA Classic Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

£11.00 GBP